ONE NSU MAGAZINE Impassioned PHILANTHROPISTS ENSURE NSU’S SUCCESS THE SUCCESS OF NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY CAN BE TRACED TO THE EFFORTS OF COUNTLESS INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE DEVOTED THEIR TIME, TALENT, AND TREASURE TO GUARANTEE ITS GROWTH AND PLACE IT ON A PATH TO PREEMINENCE. SEVERAL NSU COLLEGES WERE NAMED IN RECOGNITION OF THESE TRAILBLAZING INDIVIDUALS, WHO ARE PROFILED BELOW. Ron and Kathy Assaf In 1966, Ron Assaf co-founded Sensormatic Electronics Corporation, relocating the company to South Florida in 1971. His foresight resulted in a company that developed a theftprotection product that became indispensable in the retail world. Today, Sensormatic is the leading security electronics firm, serving more than 70 percent of the 100 leading retailers in the world. Kathy Assaf’s career accomplishments include serving as the founding director of Boca Bank and as director of Intercontinental Bank. She has also dedicated her time to the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program in Palm Beach County. • NSU Board of Trustees chair—Ronald Assaf (2005–2018) • NSU Board of Trustees members—Ronald Assaf (1995– 2024, trustee emeritus in 2025); Kathy Assaf (2025) • NSU President’s Community Award recipients • Susie and Alan B. Levan NSU Ambassadors Board members • Emerald Shark Circle members 14
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